Culture Editor, Esquire Full Time NEW

We are the UK’s leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Men’s & Women’s Health, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Prima & Red. At Hearst UK, we don’t just create content – we shape culture.

Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation, and continually evolve to meet the moment – all while celebrating the legacy that’s brought us here. We believe in each other’s potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact, both in the media landscape and in people’s lives.

We’re proud of our heritage – but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates a in office working policy with flexible Fridays, our central London office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4AJ , where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

Salary – Circa £39,000 – Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

The Role

The Culture Editor for Esquire will be an experienced multiplatform journalist with a deep passion for culture and entertainment. Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief and a dotted line to the Digital Director, this role oversees Esquire’s culture output across all platforms, shaping the brand’s voice and authority in this space.

A proactive and creative self-starter, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of digital platforms, writing and commissioning content that drives traffic growth and ecommerce performance. Alongside this, you will edit the Life section of the bi-monthly magazine, represent Esquire at brand events, and develop and host culture-led video content.

You will conceive and write at least two culture stories per day, working to a clear content strategy developed in partnership with the Digital Director, while overseeing all culture commissioning and contributor relationships. This role requires strong editorial instinct, a sharp understanding of the cultural landscape, and the ability to operate seamlessly across digital, print and video.

Main Duties

• Lead Esquire’s culture output across digital, including writing 2–3 daily stories, commissioning, editing, and optimising content for SEO and Google Discover to drive traffic growth
• Own and execute the culture content strategy in partnership with the Digital Director, ensuring consistent performance across platforms
• Edit the Life section of the bi-monthly magazine, including lead talent profiles, front-of-book content and key franchises
• Contribute to the wider editorial direction of the brand, including magazine ideas and digital cover strategy alongside senior leadership
• Represent Esquire externally as the face of culture, hosting and contributing to events, panels and brand activations, and identifying new opportunities
• Develop and appear in video content across social and YouTube, including talent interviews and on-camera presentation
• Work cross-functionally with Social, Editorial and Newsletter teams to maximise content reach and performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships across PR and talent networks within culture and entertainment
• Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, including a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, while acting as an ambassador for Hearst UK.

What We Are Looking For

• A strong editor and commissioner with experience managing high-quality contributors, combined with an exceptional writing style and sharp editorial judgement
• Deep knowledge of culture and the arts, with a clear understanding of Esquire’s tone and audience
• Significant experience (5+ years) in a national consumer digital environment, with a strong grasp of SEO, Google Discover and content performance
• Proven ability to develop and execute content strategies across digital and social, delivering high-quality, idea-led journalism
• Experience interviewing high-profile talent across print, digital and video, with confidence appearing on camera
• Strong understanding of social platforms and how content performs across channels
• Highly organised, collaborative and solutions-focused, with excellent communication skills
• A genuine passion for culture and entertainment, alongside a working knowledge of Photoshop and/or InDesign (desirable)

Benefits…

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.)

Hearst Exclusives – Only for You!

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels – yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales – score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best

• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
• Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
• Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.

Financial Wellness – Boost Your Budget

• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.